Internet Acronyms
A list of some commonly used acronyms on the Internet
Acronym
Definition
Usage Example
AAMOF
As a matter of fact
AAMOF, he happens to be the boss too.
AFAIK
As Far as I Know
AFAIK, the event is tomorrow.
AFA
Away From Keyboard
AFK. Need to leave for awhile.
AKA
Also Known As
It is AKA the worldwide web.
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
Please contact me ASAP.
A/S/L
Age/Sex/Location?
Welcome to the chatroom. What is everyone's ASL?
ATM
At the moment
I'm just preparing dinner ATM.
ATYS
Anything you say
ATYS can be deemed offensive here.
AWA
As well as
I'm a volunteer at the club AWA the community centre.
B4
Before
B4 we begin, let's recap yesterday's events.
B/C
Because
You can't go B/C you're not invited.
BF
Boy Friend
That's her BF.
BRB
Be Right Back
I need to quickly fix this. BRB.
BTDT
Been There, Done That
BTDT. It's all the same.
BTW
By the way
BTW, that was an awesome game.
CMIIW
Correct me if I'm wrong
CMIIW, but isn't today a holiday?
CUL
Catch You Later
Gotta go for now. CUL.
CU
See you
CU tomorrow in class.
CUS
See you soon
I just arrived at the airport. CUS.
CWOT
Complete waste of time
That seminar was a CWOT.
DBA
Doing Business As
They are DBA (Insert Name).
DIY
Do it yourself
I'm not doing your homework for you. DIY.
DL
Download
Click here to DL the file.
DUCWIM
Do You See What I Mean?
DUCWIM? They are never wrong.
EG
Evil Grin
(Expression)
With this new invention, I will rule the world. EG.
EOD
End of Discussion
You have no facts. EOD.
EOR
End of Rant
(Statement)
I hate this....that....those things over there....oh and I can't stand these things either. Something needs to be done. EOR
F2F
Face to face
In the beginning of the match, the two fighters were F2F.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ section.
FCOL
For crying out loud
FCOL, can't you do anything right?
FITB
Fill In the Blank
FITB for this sentence.
FWIW
For What It's Worth
FWIW, you can find a lot of information on this site.
FYEO
For Your Eyes Only
FYEO, I made you this card.
FYI
For Your Information
FYI, there are 365 days in a year.
G
Grin
(Expression)
What a great day.
GF
Girl Friend
That's his GF.
GG
Good Game
Looks like I win again. GG though.
GGN
Gotta Go Now
My time is almost up. GGN.
GI
Good Idea
It might be a GI to read the manual first.
GIGO
Garbage In, Garbage Out
Like usual, GIGO.
GJ
Good Job
You did a very GJ today.
GL
Good Luck
GL on your new job.
H&K
Hugs and Kisses
(Expression)
I love you too. H&K.
HAGN
Have a good night
Thanks for the chat. HAGN.
HAND
Have a nice day
Thank you for shopping with us. HAND.
HHIS
Hanging Head In Shame
(Expression)
Ack, I didn't mean to let you down. HHIS.
HOAS
Hold on a second
HOAS, I think I hear something.
HTH
Hope This Helps
I found this great resource. HTH.
IAC
In any case
IAC, we still need to get this thing done.
IAWTP
I Agree With This Post
They make a very good point. IAWTP.
IMHO
In My Humble Opinion
IMHO, that restaurant was great.
IMLTHO
In My Less Than Humble Opinion
IMLTHO, that was the worst movie I've ever seen.
IMO
In My Opinion
IMO, you should take a rest.
IOW
In other words
IOW, you are the leader?
IIRC
If I remember correctly
IIRC, you were suppose to meet him today.
IM
Instant Message
Send me an IM if you need help.
IRL
In Real Life
IRL, you have to work hard.
JK
Just Kidding
I'm mad at you. JK.
KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid
That was too confusing. KISS.
KWIM
Know What I Mean
It needs to be brighter, KWIM?
L8R
Later
I'm going to sleep. L8R.
LMAO
Laughing my arse off (Expression)
LMAO. That was too funny.
LOL
Laughing Out Loud (Expression)
LOL. That was a great joke.
LTNS
Long time no see
Hey, LTNS. So what have you been up to after graduation?
MYOB
Mind Your Own Business
Stop bugging me. MYOB.
NBD
No Big Deal
NBD, it's only worth a penny.
NFA
No Flaming Allowed
This is a friendly chatroom, NFA.
NM
Never Mind
NM. I figured it out.
NM
No Message
(If used in a message with only a subject title)
"Subject: That's a cool link (NM)"
NP
No problem
It's NP. I like helping others.
NS
Nice Shot
(Gaming)
NS. You took him out with one hit.
OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
They were diagnosed with OCD.
OIC
Oh, I See
OIC. That's how you make it.
OMG
Oh my god.
OMG. That was scary.
OT
Off Topic
This is OT, but you should read this.
OTOH
On The Other Hand
This is great. OTHA, certain people might not like it.
OTT
Over The Top
Those jokes are very OTT.
OTTOMH
Off The Top of My Head
OTTOMH, I believe two movies are going to be released next month.
PAW
Parents Are Watching
Send me the file later. PAW.
PITA
Pain In The A**
That guy was a PITA to deal with.
POV
Point of View
What's your POV in this matter?
PTMM
Please Tell Me More
PTMM, I'm interested.
ROFL
Rolling on Floor Laughing (Expression)
ROFL. That is hilarious.
ROTFL
Rolling On The Floor Laughing (Expression)
ROFL. That's a classic.
SITD
Still in the dark
I'm SITD as to what you are talking about.
SOH
Sense of Humor
I'm looking to date someone who has a good SOH.
SOHO
Small Office, Home Office
This job requires a person with experience working in a SOHO environment.
STFU
Shut the F*** Up
STFU. I don't want to hear about it.
THX
Thanks
THX for the help today
TIA
Thanks in advance
Can anyone help me find information about this? TIA.
TMI
Too much information
Whoa, TMI. I didn't need to know that.
TTFN
Ta Ta for Now
Have go to work. TTFN.
TTYL
Talk To You Later
I'll TTYL.
TTYRS
Talk To You Real Soon
Have to go for now. TTYRS.
TY
Thank You
TY for the present.
WB
Welcome Back
WB to our site.
WBS
Write Back Soon
Please WBS.
WFM
Works for me
Meeting today in the afternoon? WFM.
WTF
What The F***
WTF is going on here?
WTG
Way To Go
You won. WTG.
WYSIWYG
What You See Is What You Get
WYSIWYG. It won't change.(Also usually refers to content that is published on the screen)
YMMV
Your Mileage May Vary
You can install the program if you want, but YMMV.
YM
You're welcome
YW. Just glad to help.
